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jzs161 front end on a jzs147?

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Old 02-11-11, 01:44 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv6mW...eature=related

i found this video on youtube and i think it looks cool with the 161 front end does anyone have any info on what it would take for a 161 front end on a 147?
Old 02-11-11, 09:52 AM
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I hate the hood that looks like a benz on a JZS147!! The headlights look ok.
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I'm doing that to my old first gen. Next years project. I'll have the 2GS front end off my 2GS since I'm doing a 3GS front end conversion on it.
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agreed hood looks bad but im wondering the fitment it almost looks bolt on?
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there was a company in japan that made a kit like that a few years ago, wasn't too popular, pretty sure the company is dissolved now. Either way, it doesn't look very hard to do.
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The hood looks like it came from a MERCEDES E CLASS E320 or E350 or E500??
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why put a 2gs front end on the 1st gen? just buy a 2gs. I don't like how the 2gs resembles a BENZ way to much. the grille and damn bubble eye head lights.
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It looks good 2gs front and 1gs rear plus u have more options for front bumper etc. Just wondering on the fitment
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As soon as this video finishes.. click on the next video with the black station wagon. There is more video of the same car.
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Originally Posted by VIP_Dreamz
why put a 2gs front end on the 1st gen? just buy a 2gs. I don't like how the 2gs resembles a BENZ way to much. the grille and damn bubble eye head lights.
what a horrible perspective.

why put a turbo on your gs? just go out and buy a supra


why does anyone customize their car or do cool ****?
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Originally Posted by Bippu147
what a horrible perspective.

why put a turbo on your gs? just go out and buy a supra


why does anyone customize their car or do cool ****?
I did have a supra before haha. I just think the 1st gen front end looks better then the 2nd gen's. cuz the 1gs is more rare to see fixed up then the 2gs.
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Wondering if anyone had more info or if their has been a thread of how to do this front end? Personally I like the 2gs front end
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The 2nd gen GS front belongs on the 2nd gen
spend that money on a GTE swap instead
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Originally Posted by RedSC
Wondering if anyone had more info or if their has been a thread of how to do this front end? Personally I like the 2gs front end
I'd like to hear too what it needs to do for the swap!

Personally i like 1gs rear more than 2gs, but with 2gs front 1gs would look awesome
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Originally Posted by RY2K
The 2nd gen GS front belongs on the 2nd gen
spend that money on a GTE swap instead
This comment is the exact reason why the gen1 is a dying model, no imagination. To do the swap, as with any swap of this nature, you would need the fenders, hood, radiator support, bumper & support. All will be modified into the original body to match the lines are the parts from the donor car are used. Its simple but takes skill to make it look clean.

Then you do your GTE swap


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